100 billion tiny ‘seeds’ grow carbon nanotubes to beat heat in small devices

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Rutgers University received a $549,947 grant to study carbon nanotube formation for improved electronics. The team will focus on understanding and controlling the growth of alumina-supported iron nanoparticles, which seed carbon nanotube development. Using advanced microscopy and machine learning, they aim to address heat dissipation and connectivity challenges in smaller devices. Carbon nanotubes, stronger than steel and more conductive than copper, could revolutionize applications like energy storage and water filtration.